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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 288.46 and 189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 288.46 and 189.17 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 288.46 = 189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/288.46 = 189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 288.46 × 189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 54,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,567.85/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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